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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.
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Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger's wit cuts deeper than a knife
Iliza Shlesinger is an American comedian, actress, television host, executive producer, and screenwriter.
One of today’s leading comedians with a fan base who shows their loyalty by creating Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows. Fans have seen her and her comedy evolve from “party goblin” to a mother and voice of the “elder millennial” generation.
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Fri, 3 Feb 2023 | State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Sat, 4 Feb 2023 | State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
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Feb 01 2023
36mins
Fallout of Russia-Ukraine will impact your life for many years to come
What's it like to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
Retired Army Major General Mick Ryan AM shares his insight almost a year on from when the Russia-Ukraine first broke at the start of 2022.
He shares why he thinks Zelenskyy is the greatest leader of the 21st century, where the war is going next, and what comes next.
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Jan 25 2023
55mins
Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of continuing to not give a fu*k
Mark Manson's orange book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck continues to strike a chord with audiences across the globe.
With over 15 million copies sold, readers love its no-bullshit, life-changing advice. The book has now made its way onto the screen.
As we continue to be tested by things outside of our control, this chat is a reminder that there are only so many things we can give a fuck about, so we need to figure out which ones really matter.
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Jan 18 2023
39mins
Cybersecurity: Reformed hacker shares how cyber criminals ACTUALLY gain access to your information
Assadi Youssef is a former hacker working at KPMG as a cybersecurity consultant.
He helps Australian businesses improve cybersecurity because he knows how to exploit their weak points.
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Jan 11 2023
1hr 10mins
Best of 2022: Finding resilience in the darkest places
Resilience is a muscle that needs to be constantly exercised. When you listen to these moments, know there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
- Nedd Brockmann is yet to find his limit after running across Australia – Part 2
- Alex Fevola had no other choice but to choose resilience
- Russell Manser: From bank robbery, prison to surviving lifelong trauma & finding justice
- Em Rusciano: All my life I've just wanted to be seen
- The Abdallah family find strength, freedom and peace in forgiveness
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Jan 04 2023
28mins
Best of 2022: A countdown of your top 4
Reflect on your favourite Straight Talk episodes of 2022.
Thanks for tuning in for a fantastic year.
Make sure you check out the full episodes:
4. Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa: 'i'll have a crack at anything'
3. Porn Star Angela White: I make very good money, but I also work very hard
1. Why you're not achieving the things you want in life: James Smith PT
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Dec 28 2022
15mins
Nedd Brockmann is yet to find his limit after running across Australia – Part 2
Nedd Brockmann returns to Straight Talk after achieving the unthinkable in 47 days – running from Perth's Cottesloe Beach to Bondi in Sydney.
After raising A$2.5m for homelessness, Nedd reflects on what only two people have achieved in the country's history.
Mark first met Nedd in June, months before he hit the pavement for the big run in November 2022, when his social following was just a few thousand – now it's upwards of 250k.
He has inspired a nation. But what will Nedd do next?
Listen to Mark's part 1 with Nedd Brockmann here
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Dec 21 2022
1hr 5mins
Comedy trio Sooshi Mango: sold-out arena's, ethnic dads, internet creators
Sooshi Mango is a comedy trio that consists of two brothers, Joe and Carlo Salanitri, and their best friend, Andrew Manfre.
First gained popularity when they started in 2015 upon the virality of their video Italians Vs Greeks and Ethnic Dads on Facebook.
They have broken the record as the first Australian comedy act to perform three shows at Rod Laver Arena, which seats 15,000 people.
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Dec 14 2022
59mins
How do you want to spend the last 10 years of your life? Neurophysiologist: Louisa Nicola
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, founder and CEO of Neuroathletics.
Louisa works with top performers from professional sports, investing, and business to help them leverage neuroscience to perform better, think faster and achieve results
that previously felt out of reach.
Mark and Louisa chat about ways to help optimise your habits, including sleep, nutrition and exercise that will empower you to perform better in your day-to-day life.
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Dec 07 2022
1hr 10mins
Porn Star Angela White: I make very good money but I also work very hard
Angela White is one of Australia’s most successful exports, with 9 million on Insta and counting.
There’s a lot of noise about what adult entertainers make on OnlyFans, but Angela’s achievements dwarf them.
Mark and Angela chat about how she has built a highly profitable brand and business and is very much in control of her career, and is a testament to a new breed of adult entertainment controlled by women.
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Nov 30 2022
45mins
Matt Nable comes face-to-face with the inevitable
Matt Nable is someone who’s given so much to Aussie entertainment through his acting, books, and iconic voice.
Recently Matt's younger brother Aaron was diagnosed with bulbar onset Motor Neurone Disease. The average survival of this kind of Motor Neurone Disease is between 6 months and 3 years from diagnosis.
The Nable family are going through a challenge that no one deserves to go through.
We can help by donating to the Nable family’s GoFundMe here
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Nov 23 2022
57mins
MMA Champion on the fight for his life: Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt is a champion in the combat sports industry and a former UFC heavyweight who won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix.
Hunt is known as the "King of Walk-Offs" because he popularises walking away and stopping attacks before the referee officially ends the match.
But he is not walking away from his battle with the UFC.
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Nov 17 2022
1hr 12mins
Comedian Wil Anderson: I don't have confidence but I do things anyway
Wil Anderson is one of Australia's most successful comedians.
The host of ABC's popular and long-running show, Gruen and his chart-topping podcast, Wilosophy.
Wil's ability to blend critical thinking and comedy has carried him to the top of his industry on a global scale.
Ready to celebrate his 25th Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2020 was supposed to be the best year of Wil's life.
I Am NOT Fine, Thanks is part memoir, part manifesto and all comedy from Wil Anderson.
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Nov 09 2022
1hr 13mins
The art of the hustle and grind: Behind the influencer of Aussie hip-hop: Hau Latukefu
Hau Latukefu is the influencing voice of Australian hip-hop.
He has introduced Aussie audiences to The Kid LAROI, Sampa The Great, Remi, and ONEFOUR.
Now working with emerging artists through his imprint of Sony Music, Forever Ever Records, Hau has remained a central part of Australia's music scene for the best two decades.
King: Life, Death and Hip Hop, written with journalist Christopher Riley
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/king-9781761046308
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Nov 02 2022
52mins
Em Rusciano: All my life I've just wanted to be seen
Em Rusciano is not someone you can easily define.
The well-rounded performer is a comedian, entertainer, singer, writer, and podcast host.
As someone who has been in the public eye for a long time, Em has often been misunderstood. But right now, this is her moment.
Em opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how this impacts her career and tells Mark to appear on the cover of Men's Health magazine...topless.
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Listen to Emsolation Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/2dB2FfwU0bHHFZWcP5HiFK
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Oct 26 2022
1hr 3mins
Notorious underworld enforcer: 'I had a massive chip on my shoulder': Graham 'Abo' Henry
Graham ‘Abo’ Henry has seen parts of Sydney many of us only read about.
The notorious underworld enforcer was at the forefront of the city’s underbelly during the 70s and 80s and was one of the most feared men in Sydney, Australia.
Alongside his partner, Neddy Smith, the pair ruled the streets of Sydney with brutal force.
Henry reflects on his life with Mark Bouris and how he lives a very different life today.
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Read Graham 'Abo' Henry's book – The Last Man Standing
https://www.atreacherouslife.com/
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Oct 19 2022
1hr 5mins
Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa: 'i’ll have a crack at anything '
Tai Tuivasa is representing western Sydney on the UFC world stage.
He's an Australian professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Heavyweight division in the UFC.
There's no one quite like him.
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Oct 12 2022
1hr 5mins
The biggest controversy in contact sport is costing athletes their brain: CTE expert Chris Nowinski
Chris Nowinski is a neuroscientist specialising in concussions and the world's leading advocate of the dangers of repetitive hits to the head in sports.
The US neuroscientist and former professional wrestler has been at the forefront of research into CTE in the NFL and other sports.
One of Nowinski's goals is to get more athletes from around the world to commit to donating their brain for research and end the head trauma caused by contact sports.
Chris is also the co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organisation leading the fight against concussions and CTE and dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted.
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Oct 05 2022
58mins
Wog Boy Nick Giannopoulos is back in town
Nick Giannopoulos has been in the Australian entertainment industry for over 30 years.
He has single-handedly reclaimed the racial slur, "wog" and turned it into a successful franchise, with his third film, Wog Boys Forever, to be released on October 6th 2022.
Nick shares his passion for the Greek community, censorship and demonetisation of Australian arts entertainment.
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Sep 28 2022
1hr 19mins
The truth behind one of Australia's top cops
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb walks her own path.
From gangland wars, fires, and floods to the lasting effect of COVID-19, not to mention the day-to-day duties of being a police officer, the Commissioner is spinning a lot of plates.
What motivates someone to step into a high-ranking role? How does Commissioner Webb approach it?
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Sep 21 2022
53mins